A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9832807 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114283221 epoch_slot_no: 62421 block_no: 9832630 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 84773 time: 2024-01-21 15:05:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7e11289a1675ebf7c3644c3549c1b3fa30c0a15d8148f37f9f2f779f31b94ccBlock Operator
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